Workshop Engineer: Forklifts & Material Handling | Training

Interaction Recruitment; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manufacturer Training

Overtime

Career Progression

Modern Workshop

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a Workshop Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling) in Burton Latimer. You will service, diagnose, and repair forklift trucks and related equipment in a busy depot workshop, with a focus on safety, quality and timely delivery to customers.

The role offers manufacturer training, regular overtime, modern workshop facilities, and clear progression routes within a stable company. A strong mechanical background and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Good hydraulic and electrical knowledge.
• Experience with engines and mobile machinery.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical faults.
• Carry out planned maintenance and safety inspections.
• Complete major repairs and component replacements.
• Prepare new and used equipment for customer delivery.
• Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs).
• Complete workshop paperwork and service reports accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Team player

Full UK driving license

Job description

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a Workshop Engineer (Forklifts / Material Handling) in Burton Latimer. You will service, diagnose, and repair forklift trucks and related equipment in a busy depot workshop, with a focus on safety, quality and timely delivery to customers.

The role offers manufacturer training, regular overtime, modern workshop facilities, and clear progression routes within a stable company. A strong mechanical background and a willingness to learn are essential.